The Bobwhite

The bobwhite is truly America\'s favorite, a true native of this country, with its whistle call that has made it one of the most famous birds of the world.

The \"bobwhite\" bell-like notes immediately help to locate the bird in the cover and a cheery sound it is to the bird watcher, the wildlife photographer and the hunter.

It is a brave little bird and a \"smart alec\" of the fields and farmlands, preferring to live near the farmer rather than be a recluse in the forest.

\"Bob\" at one time lived over most of the land, with several subspecies still prevailing to this day in almost all but the most frigid parts of the country.

His stronghold is in the states south of New York, Michigan and Oregon, liking the vacation land of Florida, Georgia, Virginia, the south central Mississippi Valley and the Southwest, where he is found in great abundance.

The plantation owners of the South have kept their covers well-birded by introducing wild strains with pen-raised stock to keep the coveys large and strong for hunters.

<a href=\"http://www.game-bird-guide.com/gamebirds.html\">From: A Sportman\'s Guide to Game Birds</a>
by: Ray Ovington - Enjoy - Don Trosper.

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